Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise proactive and friendly physical therapy team. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 36 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
Fahrney-Keedy shows strong performance in physical therapy and memory care, making it a potential candidate for specialized recovery. However, families must be vigilant regarding communication; ensure you have a direct line to a supervisor and explicitly request to be notified immediately of any changes in your loved one's status, as this has been a recurring failure point.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
36 reviews on Google“Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the dedicated rehab and nursing staff for their proactive care, while others report significant concerns regarding staffing shortages and communication failures. While the facility is frequently described as beautiful and caring, multiple reviewers have expressed frustration over slow response times, lack of transparency during medical emergencies, and inconsistent dining services.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Proactive and friendly physical therapy team
- Beautiful, well-maintained facility grounds
- Exceptional care in the memory care unit
- Responsive nursing staff for many residents
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to slow response times and poor service (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor communication regarding resident health status or emergencies (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or poor dining service (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 44 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the beautiful grounds here, what kind of outdoor activities or walking programs are available for residents to enjoy the campus?
- 2I noticed that communication is a top priority for families; could you walk me through your standard process for updating us on any changes in a resident's health status?
- 3How do you currently manage staffing levels during peak times to ensure that residents receive timely assistance when they request it?
- 4We’ve heard wonderful things about your physical therapy team; how do they coordinate with the nursing staff to support residents' mobility goals?
- 5What steps are you taking to improve the variety and quality of the dining experience to ensure residents are satisfied with their meals?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for notifying the family, and how quickly can we expect to be contacted?
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Key Review Excerpts
“We have been repeatedly impressed at the level of care and responsiveness to our concerns. I get calls from every department, from food to PT to nursing and more!”
“The care she received from all the caregivers in the memory care unit was exceptional!! As her family, we are extremely grateful for the love given to her throughout this health journey.”
“But when you can for a nurse to help you and you have to wait over an hour it hard to be happy. They boast of delicious homer cooked meals and I've yet to see or taste them.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with 57 deficiencies across three surveys, including one complaint-triggered investigation where families reported suspected abuse or neglect issues. The most recurring problems involve fire safety and smoke control systems, food handling and nutrition services, and medication management. While the facility has provided correction dates for all cited deficiencies, several issues persist across multiple surveys, particularly around fire safety infrastructure and dietary services, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.
Mar 26, 2026Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Feb 3, 2025Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Feb 3, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Feb 5, 2020Routine23
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home, INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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